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Abbotsford police accused of slashing homeless camps

City previously spread manure at camps

On Thursday, June 6, 2013, Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman apologizes to Nick Zurowski, who lived at the homeless camp where the city dumped chicken manure to deter people from using the site.Photo: Rochelle Baker, Abbotsford Times

“The Abbotsford Police Department is very concerned about these allegations. The APD does not authorize or approve of officers damaging personal property,” said the release.

There are 12 alleged incidents of harassment or property damage from within the last 60 days, reports CTV B.C.

“Police slashing tents have been an ongoing concern for a year, but in the last two to three months, it has really amped up,” said Pastor Ward Draper, executive director of The 5 and 2 Ministries, according to The Province.